Conbextra GP3 constructive solutions

High Performance Cementitious grout

Uses
Compressive strength : (BS 1881 - Part 116: 1983)
Conbextra GP3 is used for precision grouting where it is essential Age (days) Compressive strength (Nmm2)
to withstand static and dynamic loads. Typical applications would 1 30
be the grouting of base plates of turbines, compressors, boiler 3 50
feed pumps etc., It can also be used for anchoring a wide range 7 60
28 75
of fixings. These include masts, anchor bolts and fence posts.
Flexural strength ( BS 4551, 1998)
Advantages Age (days) Flexural Strength(N/mm2)

 Dual Expansion systems compensate for shrinkage and 7 10

settlement both in the plastic & hardened states 28 13

 No metallic iron content to cause staining Pullout bond strength 18 N/mm2 @ 7 days
20 N/mm2 @ 28 days
 Pre-packed material overcomes onsite batching variations
Young’s modulus >28KN/mm2
 Develops high early strength without the use of chlorides (ASTM D469 - 94)

 High ultimate strength ensure the durability of the hardened Coefficient of thermal
grout expansion 11 x 10 -6/ 0 C
Unrestrained expansion Upto 2% in the plastic
 Free flow ensures high level of contact with load bearing
state enables to
area overcome shrinkage.
Description Pressure to restrain : 0.004 N/mm2 approx.
plastic expansion
Conbextra GP3 is supplied as a ready to use dry powder. The
Hardened Shrinkage Conforms to
addition of a controlled amount of clean water produces a free
compensation ASTM C1107
flowing, non-shrink grout for gap thicknesses up to 100mm.
Effective Bearing Area > 95%
Conbextra GP3 is a blend of Portland cement, graded fillers
and chemical additives which impart controlled expansion in the Time for expansion
plastic state whilst minimising water demand. The low water Plastic state Start 15 minutes
demand ensures high early strength. The graded fillers are Finish Initial set
designed to assist uniform mixing and produce a consistent grout.
Hardended state Start Initial set
Technical support Finish Up to 28 days

An experienced technical advisory team is available to give Fresh wet density Approximately 2200 kg/m3
technical service on request. depending on actual
consistency used.
Properties
Expansion characteristics : An expansion of up to 2.5%
Water powder ratio : 0.16 - 0.17
when measured according to ASTM C827 overcomes plastic
Flowability @ w/p = 0.17
settlement in the unset material. Longer term expansion in the
Dia of spread on Bs cone @ 0’: 270 mm
hardened state is designed to comply with the requirements of
Dia of spread on BS cone @15’ : 240mm
ASTM C1107-91 to compensate for drying shrinkage.
Conbextra GP3

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Specification Clauses
Performance specification
All grouting shown on the drawing must be carried out with a
pre packed cement based product which is chloride free.
It shall be mixed with clean water to the required consistency.
The grout must not bleed or segregate.
A positive volumetric expansion shall occur while the grout is
plastic by means of gaseous hydrogen free system. The grout
must also be compensated for shrinkage in the hardened state
as per ASTM C 1107-91.
Typical detail of stanchion base plate
The compressive strength of the grout must exceed 55 N/
mm2 at 7 days and 65 N/mm2 at 28 days.
The flexural strength of grout must exceed 9N/mm2 @ 28 days.
The fresh wet density of the mixed grout must exceed 2150 kg/m3.
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Application instructions
Preparation
Foundation surface
The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any
loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is defective
or has laitence, it must be cut back to a sound base. Bolt holes
and fixing pockets must be blown clean of any dirt or debris.
Pre-soaking
Several hours prior to placing, the concrete substrates should
be saturated with fresh water.
Immediately before grouting takes place any free water should
be removed with particular care being taken to blow out all bolt
holes and pockets.
Base plate
It is essential that this is clean and free from oil, grease or scale.
Air pressure relief holes should be provided to allow venting of
any isolated high spots.
Levelling shims
If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, they
should be treated with a thin layer of grease.
Formwork
The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof. This
can be achieved by using foam rubber strip or mastic sealant
beneath the constructed formwork and between joints.
In some cases it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry sand
and cement formwork. The formwork should include outlets
for pre-soaking.
Unrestrained surface area
This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width
between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge should
not exceed 150mm on the pouring side and 50mm on the op-
posite side. It is advisable, where practical, to have no gap at
the flank sides.
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Mixing and placing

Mixing
Typical hopper system
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should
Removable hopper : For large pours the grout may be hand
be used. When quantities up to 50kg are used, a heavy duty
placed or pumped into a removable hopper ( trough)
slow speed drill (400-500 rpm) fitted with a paddle is suitable..
Larger quantities will require a heavy duty mixer.

To enable the grouting operation to be carried out continu-

ously, it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity and labour
are available. The use of a grout holding tank with provision
to gently agitate the grout may be required.

Consistency of grout mix

The quantity of clean water required to be added to a 25kg bag

to achieve the desired consistency is given below :

Pourable (@ w/p=0.16) : 4 litres

Flowable (@ w/p=0.17) : 4.25 litres

The selected water content should be accurately measured

into the mixer. The total content of the Conbextra GP3 bag
should be slowly added and continuous mixing should take
place for 5 minutes. This will ensure that the grout has a
smooth even consistency.
Placing
At 300C place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing to gain
full benefit of the expansion process.
Conbextra GP3 can be placed in thicknesses up to 100mm in
a single pour when used as an underplate grout.
Pouring should be from one side of the void to eliminate any air
or presoaked water becoming trapped under the base plate. It
is advisable to pour the grout across the shortest distance of
travel. The grout head must be maintained at all times so that
a continuous grout front is achieved.
Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra GP3 may
be pumped. A heavy duty diaphragm pump is recommended
for this purpose. Screw feed and piston pumps may also be
suitable.

For thicker sections it is necessary to fill out Conbextra GP3 Curing

with well graded silt free aggregate to minimise heat build up.
Typically a 10mm aggregate is suitable. 50 - 100% aggregate
weight of Conbextra GP3 can be added.
Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between
the substrate and the base plate.
Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must be
prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a batch must
be regulated to the time to prepare the next one.
On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas should
be thoroughly cured. This should be done by the use of Con-
cure WB curing membrane, continuous application of water
and/or wet hessian.
Limitations
Low temperature working
When the air or contact surface temperatures are 100C or below
on a falling thermometer, warm water ( 30 - 400C) is recom-
mended to accelerate strength development.

For ambient temperature below 100C the formwork should be

kept in place for at least 36 hours.

Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious materi-

als should then be adopted.

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High temperature working Precautions

At ambient temperatures above 400 C, cool water ( below 200C) Health and Safety instructions
should be used for mixing the grout prior to placement.
Conbextra GP3 is alkaline and should not come into contact
Estimating with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust during mixing should
be avoided.
Packaging
Gloves, goggles and dust mask should be worn.
Conbextra GP3 is supplied in 25 kg moisture resistant bags.
If contact with skin occurs, it shall be washed with water.
Yield (considering density @ 2.3 gm/cc)
Splashes to eyes should be washed immediately with plenty
Allowance should be made for wastage when estimating of clean water and medical advice sought.
quantities required. The approximate yield per 25 kg bag for
Fire
different consistency is :
Conbextra GP3 is non flammable.
Consistency Pourable Flowable
Additional information
Yield ( litres) 12.6 12.7
For further details about the use and selection of grouts refer
Storage
to the Fosroc Information module entitled ‘Precision grouting
Shelf life in the Construction industry’.

Conbextra GP3 has a shelf life of 6 months if kept in a dry store

in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and high humidity
locations, the shelf life may be reduced.

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